OBITUARY
Jerry Wayne Castleberry
March 24, 1945 – June 25, 2015
Jerry Wayne Castleberry was born March 24, 1945, in Houston, Texas, and passed away at his home in Porter, Texas, on June 25, 2015, at the age of 70 years.
His survivors include his wife, Helen Quinn Castleberry; his mother Ruby Castleberry of Nacogdoches; children, Redona Deal of The Woodlands, Texas, Carla Stokes of Waycross, Georgia, Candi Gill of Brunswick, Georgia, Becky Overstreet of Rawlings, Wyoming, and Jason Benoit of Houston; brothers, Leo Castleberry and wife Delores of Nacogdoches and Johnny Castleberry and wife Angie of Lufkin; sister, Judy Castleberry Mason of Nacogdoches; 11 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends.
Mr. Castlberry graduated in the Class of ’64 from Jeff Davis High School in Houston. He then served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1969: “Skip Jack” on the USS Boston Cag1, two tours in Vietnam (1967-1968), 3rd Class Petty Officer, and Radar Man. He retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone in 1988.
Jerry was a faithful man who loved God, family and country, good Christian music, attending church (as much as he could) at Porter Apostolic Church. He was always active being an usher, in choir, and being a part of the churches he attended in the past.
No more pain or suffering, he fought a good fight, he kept the faith, he has won this race, rest in peace. Jerry we will meet you in the morning just inside the Eastern Gate.
Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at East Side United Pentecostal Church at 3801 Center Hwy. in Nacogdoches, Texas, with Rev. Ennis Fuller and Rev. Keith Castlberry officiating. Interment will follow at Saints Rest Cemetery in Nacogdoches County.
Visitation will be held Monday, June 29, 5 to 8 p.m. at Brookside Funeral Home at 13747 Eastex Freeway in Houston. Visitation is planned for 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at East Side Church, Nacogdoches.
Pallbearers: Jeff Mason, Anthony Mason, Ethan Castleberry, Alec Castleberry, Jason Benoit, Larry Overstreet, Joshua Overstreet, and Landon Overstreet. Honorary pallbearers: Leo Castleberry, Johnny Castleberry, and Richard Pate.
Online memories and condolences may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Services
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Visitation
Monday, June 29, 2015
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Visitation
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
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Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Memories
Jerry Wayne Castleberry
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ADD A MEMORYCarolyn Franklin
August 3, 2015
ReDona, Carla and Candi - my heart grieves with you girls. Losing a parent is not easy. Cherish the memories and hold on to what God allowed you to glean standing by your Dad those last few days. Love you girls always.
Terri Castleberry
June 30, 2015
Condolences to Castleberry family. I was saddened to hear of Jerry's passing away. I know he is in a better place. I am sure he will be missed. God bless you.
Wende Pinson
June 30, 2015
He was a sweet considerate man! He will be missed!
Becky Overstreet
June 28, 2015
I will love you for forever , Papa J
Andrea Overstreet
June 28, 2015
Papa J, I can't believe you are really gone. I miss you so much, Kenley will miss you a lot. We both loved our papa J can't wait for the day that we meet again. R.I.P love Andrea and kenley
Andrea Overstreet
June 28, 2015
Papa J, I can't believe you are really gone. I miss you so much, Kenley will miss you a lot. We both loved our papa J can't wait for the day that we meet again. R.I.P love Andrea and kenley
Ettie Pate
June 27, 2015
Jerry was greatly loved by our family! He lived life to the fullest as much as he was able! I will miss going to his and Helen's beautiful home, having a meal together and chatting about God and life. We have had many great times together! His pain and suffering are now over. Rest in peace, Jerry, and we will meet you again on that beautiful shore!
Becky Overstreet
June 27, 2015
My Dearest Papa J. It's the quality of time spent... Not the length of time. I will forever cherish our times shared as a family. You made a huge impact on our lives. Thank you for loving my Mom, my family and me. Your pain is over. You are finally at rest. I will love you for forever. At the Supper of the Lamb I hope they have a pan of cornbread and fried drumsticks just for you! Love.... Becky